BUYER'S GUIDE: $500 ROD AND REEL COMBOS! ( Best Bang For The Buck )

These are the best "Bang For The Buck" rods in bass fishing! If you want your money to go the farthest, it happens right here at the $500 price point! The sensitivity of these models is incredible, the weight reduction is amazing, and you can get it all at a very affordable price! There's a reason you see these rods on deck in all our videos!

At this price point it's all about sensitivity and durability. Each of these rods offers incredible value and should be considered an asset in your angling line up. The jump in quality from $300 combos to $500 combos, is the biggest increase at any price point in bass fishing. These are truly high end rods, without the high end price tag.

Below you’ll find links to the rods and reels in the video. We’ve included our favorite models for each line of rods as well as our preferred sizes and speeds for the reels. Additionally, we've included a list of our favorite multi–purpose models from the different lines. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Chatterbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tRz6bTRPpxM

•Hover And Mid Strolling Guide: https://youtu.be/rwxsMZctqYo

•$100 Rod and Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/JmjS0XEa8P4

•$200 Rod and Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/CJVMWgw7Z4M

•$300 Rod and Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/lY96H4Zp4b8


SPINNING COMBO #1...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS: https://bit.ly/44O7Fqo

Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'6" Medium Light Medium

Reel– Daiwa Procyon MQ LT: https://bit.ly/46x4Ytp

Size: 2500–XH


SPINNING COMBO #2...

Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Models: 6'8" Medium, 6'10" Med Light, 7' Light

Reel– Shimano Vanford: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Size: 3000


SPINNING COMBO #3...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Models: 6'8" Ronin, 6'11" Whipsnake, 7' Shakeyhead

Reel– Shimano Vanford: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Size: 3000


BAIT FINESSE COMBO #1...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Model: 6'10" Medium Light Fast

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2


BAIT FINESSE COMBO #2...

Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 6'8" Light

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2


BAITCASTING COMBO #1...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Models: 7'2" MHM, 7'4" Heavy, 6'8" Medium XFast

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW: https://bit.ly/401hGOK

Speed: 7.1:1


BAITCASTING COMBO #2...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Models: Braillist, EMTF, Perfect Pitch

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Speed: 7.4:1


BAITCASTING COMBO #3...

Rod– Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Models: 7'2" Med Light, 6'10" Medium, 7'7" Heavy

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Speed: 7.4:1


BAITCASTING COMBO #4...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'3" medium Heavy, 6'8" Medium

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Speed: 7.5:1


BAITCASTING COMBO #5...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro Mag Bass: https://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Models: 7' Medium heavy (843C), 7' Heavy (844C)

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro Crankbait: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Models: 7'1" Medium Heavy (855C), 7'6" Medium Heavy (906C)

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Speed: 7.4:1


BEST MULTI–PURPOSE RODS IN BASS FISHING...

•Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Primary Use: Blade Bait/Tail Spin

Secondary Use: BFS Flipping, Finesse Jigs, Senko, Walking Topwater


•Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Primary Use: Jig Fishing

Secondary Use: Small Glide Bait, Magdraft, Big Texas Rigs


•Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Primary Use: Jerkbait

Secondary Use: Topwater, Micro Jig, Shaky Head, 5" Senko, Free Rig


•St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Primary Use: Paddle Tail Swimbaits

Secondary Use: Frog, Swim Jig, Spinnerbait


•G Loomis IMX Pro 844C MBR (7' Heavy): https://bit.ly/2lVATTC

Primary Use: Football Jigs

Secondary Use: Spinnerbait, Chatterbait, Buzzbait, Texas Rig


•Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Primary Use: Alabama Rig

Secondary Use: Flipping Jig, Big Worms, Carolina Rig, 6" Soft Swimbaits


•Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Primary Use: Jerkbait

Secondary Use: Mid Strolling, Shaky Head, Tube


•Shimano Expride B 6'10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Primary Use: Dropshot

Secondary Use: Ned, Hair Jig, Hover Strolling, Tube, Popper


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST SPINNING REELS (Budget To Enthusiast)

Video #2 In Our 2023 Buyer's Guide Series Is Here! Let's Take a look at Spinning Reels! Whether you're looking for an affordable spinning reel, or something high end that will last a lifetime, these are the best options we've found! We're comparing features, durability, and cost, so come along as we build a list of the best spinning reels in fishing today!

If you've never experienced our Holiday Buyer's Guide Series you're in for a treat! The guides began yesterday with Casting Reels, today we're covering Spinning reels, and that's just the beginning! The next few weeks are packed full of videos designed to help you make educated decisions about rods, reels, and tackle.

If you have any questions about gear along the way be sure to ask in the comments and we'll do our best to help you. Below you'll find links to the exact reels in today's video, along with some of the related gear we mentioned. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU


PREVIOUS YEAR'S ROD AND REEL GUIDES...

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•$300 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/N-NHeMwI77Q

•$400 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/-H9VEnkSiow

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw


BUDGET SPINNING REELS...

•Daiwa Revros LT: https://bit.ly/3rpoPw9

Size: 2500


•Shimano Nexave FI: https://bit.ly/3nhj4f1

Size: 2500


•Shimano Sedona FJ: https://bit.ly/3L30djp

Size: 2500


SHIMANO POWER SPINNING REELS...

•Shimano Stella FK: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Size: 3000


•Shimano Twin Power FK: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Size: 3000


•Shimano Nasci FC: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Size: 3000


SHIMANO FINESSE SPINNING REELS...

•Shimano Exsence A: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Size: 3000


•Shimano Vanford: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Size: 3000


•Shimano Miravel: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Size: 3000


DAIWA SPINNING REELS...

•Daiwa Exist G LT: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Size: 2500


•Daiwa Certate LT: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Size: 2500


•Daiwa Fuego LT: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Size: 2500


13 FISHING SPINNING REELS...

•13 Fishing Axum Competition: https://bit.ly/43GsId6

Size: 3.0


•13 Fishing Ascent Competition: https://bit.ly/3YsrOQF

Size: 3.0


FISHING LINE...

•Sufix 832: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Favorite Size 10 lb


•Sunline SX1: https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Favorite Size: 12 lb


•Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Favorite Size: 7 lb


SPINNING REEL COVER...

•Rod Glove Neoprene Cover: https://bit.ly/3SqiL1u


UPCOMING VIDEOS...

Tomorrow 11/23 – Soft Swimbaits

Friday 11/24 – Hard Swimbaits

Monday 11/27 – Tackle Storage


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST CASTING REELS (Budget To Enthusiast)

The 2023 Buyer's Guide Series is here!!! Today we're kicking it off with the best casting reels for every situation! From budget friendly to high end, full size to bait finesse, these are the best fishing reels we've found from around the industry! Our goal with these guides is to help you make educated decisions when purchasing fishing tackle, as well as to help your loved ones shop for you during the holiday season. Let's get started!!

If you've never experienced our Holiday Buyer's Guide Series the next few weeks are going to be fun! Every year we take time just before the holidays to film these videos to help anglers like you make educated decisions about rods, reels, and tackle. This year we're starting with casting and spinning reels, then swimbaits, then tackle storage. After that, we begin covering all the major bait categories, before finally culminating at the rod and reel combo guides! We hope you're ready!!

If you have any questions about gear along the way be sure to ask in the comments and we'll do our best to help you. Below you'll find links to the exact reels in today's video, along with some of the related gear we mentioned. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.


PREVIOUS YEAR'S ROD AND REEL GUIDES...

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•$300 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/N-NHeMwI77Q

•$400 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/-H9VEnkSiow

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw


LOWEST COST CASTING REELS...

•Daiwa CC 80: https://bit.ly/34ltqP9
•Shimano Caius: https://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw
•Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG


BUDGET FRIENDLY CASTING REELS...

•13 Fishing Modus C2: https://bit.ly/3HJdwnR

Preferred Speed: 8:1

•Shimano SLX A: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Preferred Speed: 7.2:1 (HG)


•Daiwa Fuego: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Preferred Speed: 7.3:1 (HS)


•Lews Speed Spool LFS: https://bit.ly/2xEElEw

Preferred Speed: 7.5:1 (SH)


•Seviin GF: https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Preferred Speed: 7.3:1


SHIMANO SMALL FRAME REELS...

•Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

•Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

•Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ


SHIMANO FULL FRAME REELS...

•Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

•Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

•Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2acRpsK


DAIWA SMALL FRAME REELS...

•Daiwa Steez CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

•Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ


DAIWA FULL FRAME REELS...

•Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

•Daiwa Tatula 100: https://bit.ly/3P1CbGz


13 FISHING REELS...

•13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

•13 Fishing Concept A2: https://bit.ly/36XlOVs


LEWS REELS...

•Lews KVD LFS: https://bit.ly/3BwkvMA


BFS REELS...

•Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

•Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

•KastKing Kestrel: https://bit.ly/3Or8X4W


FLUOROCARBON LINE...

•Seaguar Basix: https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

Preferred Size: 15 lb


•Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Preferred Size: 12 lb


BRAIDED LINE...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Preferred Size: 50 lb


•Sufix 131: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Preferred Size: 40 lb


REEL COVERS...

•13 Fishing Skull Cap: https://bit.ly/37oWmIL

•Rod Glove Neoprene Cover: https://bit.ly/3QNcpYE


UPCOMING VIDEOS...

Tomorrow 11/22 – Spinning Reels

Thursday 11/23 – Soft Swimbaits

Friday 11/24 – Hard Swimbaits

Monday 11/27 – Tackle Storage


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Fall Fishing Gear Review! Rods, Reels, Baits, And Gear!

From rods and reels, to baits and equipment, we've got a ton of new gear to check out! We've been busily testing all the new gear that came to market this Fall and these items are the clear stand outs!

This is our final gear review of 2023! Soon we'll transition to Buyer's Guides but today we're checking out a ton of awesome new gear! From kids rods to budget gear, we're pumped about these rods and reels! And whether you like to swimbait, finesse, or fish a Texas Rig, there are some baits here for you. After watching the video let us know which items are your favorite.

Below you'll find links to all the gear that was featured in this video. We've listed them in the order they appeared in the video and included all relevant information about colors, sizes, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


RODS AND REELS...

•Daiwa Revros LT Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3rpoPw9

Preferred Size: 2500


•Halo BB Frog Rods: https://bit.ly/48r6AXN

Favorite Models: 7' MH, 7'9" XH


•Cashion Element Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Favorite Models: 6'9" Medium (Topwater), 7'1" MH (Multi Purpose)


KIDS RODS...

•Kistler Grasshopper Kids Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/48v77b3

Models: Medium, Medium Heavy


•Kistler Grasshopper Kids Spinning Rod: https://bit.ly/3t6vKuL

Models: Medium


RAIN GEAR...

•Aftco Transformer Shell Jacket: https://bit.ly/3t4y4lP

•Aftco Transformer Shell Pants: https://bit.ly/3Zzy89y


SWIMBAIT STORAGE...

•Lakewood Swimbait Deposit Box: https://bit.ly/3ZueBXZ


SOFT BAITS AND TERMINAL...

•Netbait 7" C Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/43AETJ9

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin


•Duo Realis Wriggle ND Slim 3": https://bit.ly/3PQtGQq

Colors: BTM Dweller, Lotic White


•BKK Draggin Ned: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Preferred Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook


•ZMan Gremlin Creature Bait: https://bit.ly/458T5JB

Colors: Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin


FLUOROCARBON LINE...

•Shimano Mastiff FC: https://bit.ly/3rspk8F

Favorite Size: 16 lb, 20 lb


LIFE JACKETS...

•Mustang Deluxe MD3183 HIT: https://bit.ly/46s5ida


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! It's all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz